Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004)Chapter 4: Administration of Auditor-GeneralPart 1: Deputy Auditor-General33. Acting Deputy Auditor-General |
| (1) | Whenever the Deputy Auditor-General is for any reason absent or unable to exercise the responsibilities, duties and powers of office, or whenever there is a vacancy in the office of Deputy Auditor-General, the Auditor-General must appoint another staff member as acting Deputy Auditor-General for a period not exceeding six months. |
| (2) | Whilst acting as Deputy Auditor-General, such staff member— |
| (a) | has the responsibilities, duties and powers of the Deputy Auditor-General; and |
| (b) | is employed subject to such terms and conditions of employment as the Auditor-General may determine. |